- 1). Prepare the walls for painting. Repair any holes or imperfections with spackle and a spatula. Wash the walls with water and a mild detergent, and allow to dry. Use painter's tape around windows and doors, electrical outlets and switches and along the ceiling and baseboards.
- 2). Cover the walls with primer. Allow to dry. Paint the walls with a base coat of color. Choose a gloss or semi-gloss finish, as the pearlescent glaze does not work well with flat or matte finish paints. Allow the base coat to dry.
- 3). Apply the pearlescent glaze using a brush. Work in small sections, no bigger than 4 feet by 8 feet, and brush on the glaze in an "X" pattern. Apply the glaze in one even layer.
- 4). Press a plastic trowel into the wet glaze and move in a circular motion to create a swirl effect. Continue until you have completed the entire wall. Allow the glaze to dry completely.
- 5). Add additional coats of glaze, using the brush and swirl technique, until you have achieved the desired effect. Apply each coat in a thin layer to avoid drips and an uneven finish. Allow all of the coats of glaze to dry.
- 6). Use a roller to apply a coat of clear protective finish over your pearlescent glaze. The protective finish will enhance the pearlescent effect and protect from chips and damage.
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